- Zelenskyy urges tougher pressure on Russia
- Russia launched a missile and drone barrage killing 28 civilians and injuring 142
- It’s the largest strike on Kyiv since the war began
Zelenskyy urges tougher pressure on Russia after deadliest Kyiv strike of 2025
A Russian missile and drone barrage, the largest since the war began, killed 28 civilians and injured 142 across Kyiv, including the collapse of a nine-story residential block in the Solomianskyi district. President Zelenskyy visited the site, laying flowers and calling the attack a “reminder … that Russia rejects a ceasefire and chooses killing.” He warned that unless international pressure on Moscow intensifies, such strikes will continue. The assault involved over 440 drones and 32 missiles, overwhelming Kyiv’s defences. Despite U.S.-led ceasefire proposals, Putin’s conditions have stalled progress, and Zelenskyy welcomed a fresh prisoner exchange amid an ongoing diplomatic stalemate.
IN FULL: Russian missile and drone attacks strike Kyiv
🔁 Reactions:
- Government (Zelenskyy/X): “This attack … Russia rejects a ceasefire and chooses killing. Pressure must increase so Moscow feels the real cost.” (euronews.com)
- Opposition (UN/Western diplomat): “Horrific civilian toll; urgent ceasefire backed by credible enforcement now essential.”
- Viral/Public (military analyst): “When missiles pierce homes, sanctions alone won’t stop bullets, what’s the plan B?”
📰 Bias Snapshot:
- AP/Reuters cut straight to the facts, civilian casualties, attack scale, and leadership response, in a concise, neutral style.
- Euronews highlights Zelenskyy’s emotional visit, framing it as evidence of his resilience and moral leadership (euronews.com).
- The Guardian adds context on Russia’s stalled ceasefire conditions and diplomatic gridlock at global forums like the G7 (washingtonpost.com).
📊 Sentiment: Negative–neutral.